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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 13, 1792
Page
4
The text describes a charity benefit at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden for the Theatrical Fund. It praises former actors and performers, urging support for aging and needy players as they face winter, and appeals to the audience to remember the pioneers who once drew laughter and tears on stage.
Noon Levee at St James's and His Majesty in state at the House of Lords proroguing Parliament. Ireland Proclamation issued. Fleet observation plans, guard ships prepared, and Bac a ot Heavy rendezvous postponed to July 23 led by the Duke of Ricamont. Pray and post offices discussions, and a fatal scaffold collapse in St James's workhouse. Duke of Buccleuch to Berlin. numerous addresses of loyalty. Paris envoy Morris arrives. A French noblewoman flees to England with jewels amid Parisian turmoil. Governor Phillip wounded by a native in New South Wales. recovery follows, assailant punished.
A Philadelphia style summary recounts the expences incurred by solicitors Wallis and Troward in Hastings impeachment from 1783 to 1792, noting 36 9601 2s 6d as of March 8 1792 and projecting total charges exceeding 60,0001 with building, printing, and clerical fees. It details years 1788 to 1792, court days, and items like scaffolding and herald gratuities, labeling the sum a profligate public expense.
The French army under M. La Fayette moves from Givet to Beaumont near Philipville with silence, securing Namur’s communications by cutting off Rufian routes. Gouvion’s advance guard 4000 strong stationed between Maubeuge and Mons as La Fayette arrives with about 18,000 men. Morlaix’s two sons flee attempted desertion. their father, President of the Court Martial, resigns amid findings.
A fragmented roster lists summer race participants and sponsors featuring Peterborough figures Richard Benyon and Sir J Trollope among others. Included are Lord Craven, Lord Le Defpenser, and Lord Shuldham with associated Esquires and peers across multiple towns.
At the Surrey Meeting Sir Josrih Mansey opposed the Address and called for a County Association to push for Reform in Parliament. Reports note Polish patriot donations after Russia declared war, with pledges of arms, plate, and artillery. A street incident in Shug Lane left Mr. Cox, a King's Page, blindsided and robbed of his watch.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Awat in the county, principal shops, tradesmen, and a possible act or bill. It references a march encampment, duties of crufts belonging to regiments, and names like Bedford, Captain Curtis, Spithes, O Crerar, Anna, and Bulmery, with foreign and London hints.
A fire erupted Monday night around one o'clock near the Willow Blanc quay as the crew of the iSirus and witnesses reported the incident. Officers secured the scene and no further spread was observed, with neighbours alerted and inquiries under way.
Fragmented OCR shows names and engagements: daughters of Thomas Pierson of East Simeon Street Bank, to Mills Har Esq. of Renners-ftreel. Christopher Butler of Newbury Birks to Miller of Ilford Essex. profan Majesty America to Miss Monday. Ed Quare to Miss H. Tuesday fe’nnig wyer of Fwetne-Mintter to Miss Whitaker daughter of Walter Ww Ealing Esq. of Shaftesbury. Bmallic of that City. SkKeati Mount-street Gralyen Elizabeth Barlow Knightfbsid hafe.
A fragment recalls Mrs Suffolk-treet of Charing-cross suffering illness nine hours after a fall. John Arthur, Esquire, and Johnstone, late of , are noted among those affected. A Sunday evening event references a person in the 68th year.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Alicant London Liverpool Dublin and Jamaica. Mentions vessels Mayflower and River with crews and cargo hints. Also notes banking terms and old stock rates such as three and four percent.
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